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10/21/2026

We really enjoyed member Tom Leaird's presentation about Camp Crosley at today's meeting. Tom attended Camp Crosley as a ten-year-old not knowing it was the start of a lifelong association with the campground, now operated under the direction of the YMCA. The campground offers residential camping for kids and teens, crafts, nature study, horsemanship, diving, snorkeling, and kayaking. Tom owns and operates Leaird's Underwater Service and is a frequent dive instructor at Camp Crosley, as well as being a member of its Board. The Kiwanis Charitable Trust made a generous donation to Camp Crosley in recent years and Tom said the funds were put to good use upgrading cabins and restrooms.

A YMCA representative accompanied Tom to offer information and answer questions. Tom's wife, Bobbi, also attended our meeting, along with two visitors from Italy (a father & daughter team) the Leairds met during their international travels in service to the SEI (Scuba Educators International), a certifying agency that Tom founded. The podium photo features Club President Felicia Dixon, Kiwanis Wapahani Division Lt. Governor Missy Teats, along with Tom and his guests.

10/20/2026

Exciting news! We just found out that our Kiwanis Club of Muncie member and Lt. Governor of the Wapahani Division MISSY TEATS will receive the Heritage Award --also known as the Citizen of the Year Award-- at the Hartford City Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet to be held on Wednesday, November 4 at the Lake Placid Convention Center. Congratulations! We are very proud of you! For reservations to attend the banquet, contact the Hartford City Chamber at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090909472338

Photo: Missy with WoofBoom Radio host Steve Lindell and Paul Zedekar at a 2024 Kiwanis Club meeting during Missy's tenure as Club President. Photo: Missy and Kiwanis Leadership at the recent Kiwanis Indiana District Convention.

10/13/2026

We love to BUG (Bring Up Grades) with the third graders at Longfellow Elementary School, Muncie IN. Today, we celebrated with 19 students who met their goals for the first grading period. The kids got certificates, pencils, a 3D printed fidget from BUG partner Muncie Public Library (from the creative staff at Centennial Library), and then Ernest Brown, Family Engagement Coordinator, got everyone fired up with a special BUG rap about reaching goals and getting good grades! We had a blast!

10/09/2026

Members Gloria Adams, Cornelius Dollison, and Mary Dollison recently attended a BSU Bracken Library event and met Sherman Burdette, a two-time Emmy Award-winning reporter, producer, and host of the popular "Where is Sherman?" segment on the FOX59 Morning News in Indianapolis. Burdette is also a graduate of BSU. Thanks for sharing this great picture, Gloria!

10/07/2026

October is the start of a new year for Kiwanis! Today, Lt. Governor Missy Teats installed our officers who will serve throughout 2026-2027. This includes Felicia Dixon, President, Bruce Qualls, Immediate Past President, Matt Harkin, Treasurer, and Susan Fisher, Secretary. Missy stepped forward to serve an additional term as Lt. Governor for the Kiwanis Wapahani Division. Congratulations and thank you to the officers and our club members for continuing their service to Kiwanis and to our community.

10/06/2026

Happy 50th Anniversary to the Kiwanis Club of Silang, Inc., Philippines! Our club served as one of the sponsor clubs when they began their journey of service to the children, families, and communities they serve. Their newly installed President, Gerry Naval Belardo reached out to request a video message, which we were happy to share with them! Best wishes to our friends for continued success and service!

10/01/2026

We love hearing from other Kiwanis Clubs about their meetings and activities. Yesterday, the Port Townsend Kiwanis Club (Washington) shared pictures from their Officer and New Member Induction meeting. It looks like they had a great turnout. The meeting also features a homemade dessert auction to raise funds for their programs to support local youth. What a great way to start the new Kiwanis year--which runs October through September!

09/17/2026

LaShanta Vaughn, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Horizon Convention Center, was our guest speaker yesterday. We learned so much about how she and her team attract business events, sporting events, conventions, and more to our community. Their efforts create a huge financial gain for Muncie each year. Our own Kiwanis Indiana District Convention was recently held at the Horizon Convention Center with hundreds of attendees. Throughout the convention weekend, we learned firsthand that the facilities and food service offered are first class! Thanks, LaShanta!

09/16/2026

Our BUG team is back for another great year at Longfellow Elementary School, Muncie IN. This year, we will visit the 3rd grade students in their classrooms each week to talk about goals and how to reach them. We were joined by Ernest Brown Jr., who serves as the Family Engagement Coordinator at Longfellow and Tristan Slaven, Co-President of the Ball State Circle K International. Circle K is the university-level of Kiwanis and helps students develop leadership skills while serving their communities.

09/04/2026

Our BUG (Bring Up Grades) team had a great time at the Longfellow Elementary School, Muncie IN Open House on Thursday evening. We work with the third graders to set goals in reading, math, and behavior and then celebrate their success with certificates, treats, and fun! Principal Gerry Moore motivated the students and their families with an inspiring presentation. The event included classroom visits, teacher & staff introductions, and info tables from community partners, such as Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana and Muncie Public Library. The Longfellow Elementary school year is off to a great start!

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PO Box 884
Muncie, IN
47308

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http://kiwanismuncie.weebly.com/

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